QHSE Manager
工作 ID
271266
發布日期
24-四月-2026
服務部門
GWS Segment
職位類型
全職
興趣範圍
設備管理, 健康與安全/環境
地點
Newport - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Role Purpose 

The QHSE Officer supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across both facility environments (workshops, offices, site infrastructure) and R&D environments (labs, prototype areas, and test facilities). 
The role manages risks associated with routine operations and non‑routine experimental activity, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe equipment operation, environmental responsibility, and a strong QHSE culture. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Health & Safety – Facilities & Site Operations 
  • Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, and DSEAR. 
  • Conduct inspections of workshops, plant rooms, storage areas, offices, and facility equipment. 
  • Review or maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), risk assessments, method statements, and workplace procedures. 
  • Support contractor management: permit to ‑work‑, inductions, RAMS review, and site supervision. 
  • Monitor workspaces for good housekeeping, ergonomics, manual handling safety, and workplace behaviours.
  • Lead or support incident investigations and provide corrective and preventive action follow up‑. 
  • Lead/support ISO 45001 and 14001 Compliance & Audits  
  • Facilitate HSE meetings/ forums 
  • Site HSE reporting 
  • Support contractor site permits 
  • Administrator of Site Equipment Asset Management system  

Health & Safety – R&D, Laboratories & Experimental
  • Conduct R&D-specific risk assessments reviews covering:  
  • experimental hazards 
  • chemical handling and lab safety 
  • prototype and test rig operations 
  • mechanical/rotational equipment 
  • electrical/high energy‑ systems 
  • new materials and composites manufacture  
  • Review Risk Assessments. 
  • Support safe design, commissioning, and operation of test rigs and experimental equipment. 
  • Oversee chemical safety management: COSHH assessments, inventory, storage, and disposal. 
  • Inspect laboratories, fume cupboards, LEV systems, emergency controls, and specialist R&D facilities. 
  • Provide safety guidance on use of specialist equipment  
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 45001 

 
Environmental Responsibilities 
  • Support compliance with environmental regulations and site permits. 
  • Oversee waste management for both facility and laboratory operations:  
  • general waste 
  • chemical/biological waste 
  • composite and specialised materials 
  • Monitor environmental impacts, emissions, effluent controls, and energy usage in high consumption‑ R&D equipment. 
  • Promote sustainable practices in site operations and experimental programmes. 
  • Support site sustainability strategy 
  • Conduct ISO 14001 aspect-impact assessments 

Training & Competence 

  • Deliver training covering   
  • Facility safety rules 
  • COSHH & chemical management 
  • Risk management 
  • Emergency response 
  • Manual Handling 
  • Provide HSE inductions tailored to contractors, engineers, researchers, students, and visitors. 
  • Support competency tracking and refresher training schedules.

Documentation & Reporting 
  • Maintain all HSE documentation for both facility and R&D operations, including:  
  • inspections & audits 
  • incident reports 
  • equipment safety records 
  • COSHH files 
  • Prepare HSE performance reports for leadership and participate in internal/external audits. 
  • Represent site in HSE forums  
  • Administrator for site Equipment and Asset Management system, however not responsible for the execution of planned and preventative maintenance including calibration.  

Skills & Competencies 
  • Strong knowledge of both facilities based‑ HSE requirements and laboratory/R&D safety. 
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, facility layouts, technical documentation, and test plans. 
  • Effective communicator capable of working with scientists, engineers, technicians, contractors, and managers. 
  • Analytical, detail oriented‑, and able to manage diverse safety risks across multiple environments. 
  • Proactive, influential, and confident in dynamic and innovative settings. 
  • Meeting facilitation  

Qualifications & Experience 
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (essential). 
  • Additional qualification or experience with COSHH, Incident Investigation, ISO 45001 and 14001, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, LOTO, or risk assessment desirable. 
  • Experience in mixed environments such as R&D laboratories, engineering workshops, and facility operations. 
  • Additional training such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, or spill response advantageous. 

Key Behaviours 
  • Champions safety across both routine facility operations and innovative R&D activities. 
  • Calm, structured, and decisive during abnormal events or experiments. 
  • Collaborative, supportive, and constructive in multidisciplinary environments. 
  • Proactive in identifying risks, improving processes, and driving HSE culture.